A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9136817 Details
Epoch: 429Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 99997686
epoch_slot_no: 32886
block_no: 9136640
slot_leader_id: 4558699
size: 68144
time: 2023-08-09 06:52:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xde0a042734d0b5c33ab0d1689dced7c15b383c7b25690d882cb36484c00f7ea1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14